Welcome to Knossington

Knossington is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles east of Leicester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Knossington has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town and was an important centre for trade and commerce. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The village also has a number of traditional thatched cottages and farmhouses, which add to its charm and character.

Despite its small size, Knossington has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village is also well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Leicester and other nearby towns and cities. Overall, Knossington is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7.4°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 17 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
The Grange Therapeutic School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Sleath	15 - 17 Somerby Road Knossington Oakham Leicestershire LE15 8LY 1664454264 School Website
Somerby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Andrea Brown	High Street Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2PZ 01664504888 School Website
Langham C Of E Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Rowland	1 Burley Road Langham Oakham Rutland LE15 7HY 01572722676 School Website
Catmose Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Sandringham Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6SH 01572772583 School Website
Catmose College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572770066 School Website
Harington School Free Schools - 16-19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Williams	Huntsmans Drive Catmose Campus Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP 01572772579
Brooke Priory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Flint	Station Approach Oakham Rutland LE15 6QW 1572724778 School Website
Brooke Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Moss	Brooke Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6HQ 01572724214 School Website
Oakham School Other Independent School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr Henry Price	Chapel Close Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT 1572758500 School Website
Whissendine Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Schofield	Main Street Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7ET 01664474695 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 3.61 Miles

Melton Mowbray Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AF 6.97 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 11.14 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 12.95 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 13.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Berridge Taxis 01572 756088 Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6LN 3.42 Miles
Fox Cab 01572 720200 3 The Vale, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JQ 3.81 Miles
Beast Of Rutland Taxi 01572 720000 12 Nightingale Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6ES 3.99 Miles
Kevins Taxis 01572 720136 7 Heron Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6BN 4.01 Miles
Classic Rolls And Bentley Hire 0845 226 2826 28 Stamford Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JA 4.04 Miles
Gabey's Taxi Service 0116 259 7711 Leicester Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DB 4.28 Miles
Rutland Cabs 01572 757891 21 Burley Cr, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7LG 4.33 Miles
Prodrive Chauffeur 07950 381115 20 Burrough End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EW 4.85 Miles
Gabeys Rural Taxis 07902 596915 28 Weare Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9DY 6.44 Miles
Mowbray Taxis 01664 483101 9 Mill St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1AY 6.94 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Larchwood Rise Knossington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Knossington Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Main Street Cold Overton Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Owston Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Somerby Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Pickwell Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Burrough End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Braunston Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Church Street Braunston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ranksborough Hall Langham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whissendine Grange Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Melton Road/Well Street Langham Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Burrough On The Hill Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lonsdale Way Oakham Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Church Street Langham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Somerby Surgery 01664 454204	Oakham Road Somerby Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE14 2QF
Oakham Mi 01572 722621	Rutland Memorial Hospital Cold Overton Road Oakham LE15 6NT
Oakham Medical Practice 01572 722621	Cold Overton Road Oakham Rutland Leicestershire LE15 6NT
Oakham School Sanatorium	25 Station Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QT
The Billesdon Surgery 0116 2596206	Billesdon Surgery 4 Market Pl, Billesdon Leicester Leicestershire LE7 9AJ

Local Stores

Braunstone Road
83 Braunstone Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6LE
01572 720593
Store Website
3.33 miles

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SPAR Melton
SPAR
52-56 Valley Road
Melton Mowbray
LE13 0DX
01664 565022
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rutland Veterinary Centre
Maresfield Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7WN 01572 770011 oakham@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 3.26 miles

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HÖRmann Equine Limited
Wrights Lodge Cottage East Oakham Road Whissendine Oakham Rutland LE15 7HA 07713 477 323 info@hoermannequine.com Website 3.64 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd
12A Ayston Road Uppingham Rutland LE15 9RL 01572 822399 office@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 6.77 miles
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Nupsala Ltd
Leicester Road Industrial Estate 37 Pate Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 0RG 6.85 miles

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Kings Veterinary Centre
1-3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 kirstie@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 7.14 miles

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Farm Veterinary Solutions
1 - 3 Kings Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QF 01664 567481 farmteam@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 7.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hambleton Peninsula Rutland Water
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland Water. Rutland Water Is Famous For The Number And Variety Of Birds That Spend The Winter Here. The Route Follows The Shore Of The Lake And Through Armley Wood. LE15 8TL 6.14 miles From The A6003 Roundabout East Of Oakham, Follow The A606. In Half A Mile, Turn Right To Reach Upper Hambleton.

Rutland Water Reservoir
A Huge Reservoir In The County Of Rutland, With Multiple Entrances. The Most Common Being At Whitwell, Sykes Lane, Edith Weston, Hambleton Peninsula Or Barnsdale. Walk Along Proper Paths, Flat And Hills. They Have Special A Dog Park And Wooded Walk Which Is Off Lead, Otherwise On Leads. Beware Of Bikes In Summer And In The Busy Parts. But This Place Is So Big You Can Get Away To Quiet Parts. Lovely Views, Water, Oats And Nature To See. Your Dog Will Enjoy The Smells And Spaces. Rangers On Site. Well Managed And Clean. The Lodge Stamford Road Barnsdale North Shore Rutland Water Oakham LE15 8AB 6.34 miles

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Exton Estate
The Exton Estates 7.67 miles Use The Rutland Council Website. Its Best To Park Around The Main Exton Village Green, Outside The Fox And Hounds Pub. Dog Friendly. Take The Lane To The Left Away From The Pub. Follow The Road Left Again At The Top, Curve Round Past Pudding Bag Lane. Up The Road To The Exton Farm.

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Melton Country Park
A Lovely Reservoir Walk On The North Of The Small Market Town Melton Mowbray. There Are 3 Varying Routes, And A Large Open Space For Dogs Off The Lead To Run Around. A Nice Range Of Paths And A Small Play Area For Children And A Small Cafe With Kind Staff. Melton Country Park Wymondham Way Lancashire 7.99 miles

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Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 11.53 miles

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Yew Tree Avenue
Yew Tree Avenue And Wood Clipsham 12.05 miles Signed Posted, Set Back Off The Road Just Outside Clipsham

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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